Quarterly Newsletter “Honoring the Sacred” NICWA News is the quarterly newsletter for members and donors of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Donate or become a member today to subscribe. Open PDF A Message from NICWA’s Executive Director Dear NICWA Members, Sponsors, Donors, and Friends, Welcome to the Spring issue of NICWA News. This issue […]| NICWA
Investing in Tribal programs that support early intervention and prevention of child abuse and neglect have far-reaching implications for the well-being of Native children, families, and communities. However, the current federal investment in child welfare has long been skewed towards crisis interventions, perpetuating a cycle of ineffective interventions and repeated contacts with the child welfare […]| NICWA
On May 9, 2025, NICWA sent a letter to several members of the House Ways and Means Committee in response to concerns that the committee might eliminate the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) and to make significant cuts to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding. The letter outlines specific examples of how Tribes use […] The post NICWA Letter to Preserve Critical Services to Native Children and Families in Budget Reconciliation appeared first on NICWA.| NICWA
Last Friday, May 2, President Trump released his budget request for fiscal year 2026. The President’s budget request came in the form of a “skinny budget” which covers all federal departments and agencies in one document. The skinny budget means it has less detail than a typical budget request which includes individual agency budgets that […] The post President Trump Releases FY 2026 Budget Request with Cuts to Tribal Human Service Programs appeared first on NICWA.| NICWA
Each year, the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) identifies policy priorities that guide our efforts and focus our resources during the calendar year. These annual priorities are developed with input from our board, staff, and tribal constituents. They reflect our mission, ongoing commitments, and assessment of opportunities to improve services and resources for American […]| NICWA
